Raymond A Cocco from 463 S Parkside Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, age 65, Phone: 3123919778

Dehydrogenation Of An Alkyl Aromatic Compound And Catalyst Regeneration In A Fluidized Bed Reactor
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US Patent:

20020183573, Dec 5, 2002
Filed:

May 17, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/130660
Inventors:

Raymond Cocco - Midland MI, US
William Castor - Lake Jackson TX, US
International Classification:

C07C004/06
US Classification:

585/444000, 585/445000
Abstract:

A process of preparing a vinyl aromatic compound, such as styrene. The process involves fluidizing a dehydrogenation catalyst in a single shell fluidized bed reactor containing a reaction zone and a regeneration zone; contacting an alkyl aromatic compound, such as ethylbenzene, with the dehydrogenation catalyst in the dehydrogenation zone so as to produce the vinyl aromatic compound, such as styrene; and regenerating the catalyst in situ by contacting seam with the deactivated catalyst in the regeneration zone. A fluidized bed reactor is described, characterized by a freeboard zone, a reaction zone, and a catalyst regeneration zone, all within a single shell.

Fluidized Bed Sparger
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US Patent:

20080193340, Aug 14, 2008
Filed:

Feb 9, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/704846
Inventors:

Raymond A. Cocco - Elmhurst IL, US
Ping Cai - Hurricane WV, US
Eric B. Foger - Lake Jackson TX, US
Steve A. Smith - Baton Rouge LA, US
Philip P. Listak - Lake Jackson TX, US
International Classification:

B01J 19/00
US Classification:

422143
Abstract:

This invention relates to a sparger for injecting a gas-containing feed into a fluidized-bed, wherein the diffuser pipe is angled at least about 12.5 from vertical for gas velocities exiting the diffusers pipe at v less than 45.7 m/sec, and at least about 12.5 exp [0.00131 v] from vertical for gas velocities exiting the diffuser pipe at v equal to or greater than 45.7 m/sec.

Fluidized Bed Sparger
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US Patent:

20100080743, Apr 1, 2010
Filed:

Dec 3, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/630404
Inventors:

Raymond A. Cocco - Elmhurst IL, US
Ping Cai - Lake Jackson TX, US
Eric B. Foger - Lake Jackson TX, US
Steve A. Smith - Baton Rouge LA, US
Philip P. Listak - Lake Jackson TX, US
International Classification:

B01J 8/24
US Classification:

422310
Abstract:

This invention relates to a sparger for injecting a gas-containing feed into a fluidized-bed, wherein the diffuser pipe is angled at least about 12.5 from vertical for gas velocities exiting the diffusers pipe at v less than 45.7 m/sec, and at least about 12.5 exp [0.00131 v] from vertical for gas velocities exiting the diffuser pipe at v equal to or greater than 45.7 m/sec.

Circulating Fluidized Bed With Moving Bed Downcomers And Gas Sealing Between Reactors
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US Patent:

20140034134, Feb 6, 2014
Filed:

Nov 8, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/883795
Inventors:

Fanxing Li - Cary NC, US
Fei Wang - Columbus OH, US
Andrew S. Tong - Massillon OH, US
Surya B.R. Karri - Naperville IL, US
John G. Findlay - Homer Glen IL, US
Ted M. Knowlton - Willowbrook IL, US
Raymond A. Cocco - Elmhurst IL, US
Assignee:

The Ohio State University - Columbus OH
International Classification:

B01J 8/26
US Classification:

137 1, 422142
Abstract:

A system and process for carrying out one or more chemical reactions are provided and include one or more chemical reactors having particulate solids forming a bed therein, and a gas stripping zone forming a non-mechanical seal between said reactors which includes a conduit connecting the reactors. The conduit includes an inlet for a stripping gas which is adapted to prevent process gas from passing between reactors while permitting particulate solids to pass between reactors.

Method And Apparatus For Determining Flow Rates And Concentrations In Multi-Phase Streams
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US Patent:

53653262, Nov 15, 1994
Filed:

Feb 12, 1993
Appl. No.:

8/017077
Inventors:

Ray W. Chrisman - Midland MI
Raymond A. Cocco - Midland MI
John A. Cleveland - Zionsville IN
Assignee:

The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI
International Classification:

G01P 336
G01N 2100
US Classification:

356 285
Abstract:

This invention relates to a method for simultaneously determining particle concentration and velocity in multi-phase streams. These determinations may be made by use of a fiber optic probe that establishes an illuminated sensing zone of finite dimensions. The probe collects light backscattered from the zone at discrete points in time. The collected light is converted to a voltage waveform. By taking the mean of the voltage values, concentration can be determined, and, by taking a derivative of the voltage waveform, the velocity can be determined.

Tapered Fluidized Bed Reactor And Process For Its Use
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US Patent:

20190030506, Jan 31, 2019
Filed:

Oct 4, 2018
Appl. No.:

16/151520
Inventors:

- Hemlock MI, US
Raymond Anthony Cocco - Elmhurst IL, US
Max E. Dehtiar - Saginaw MI, US
Patrick J. Harder - Saginaw MI, US
Ted M. Knowlton - Willowbrook, US
Michael J. Molnar - Freeland MI, US
International Classification:

B01J 8/24
B01J 8/18
C01B 33/03
C01B 33/027
G01N 15/02
B01J 8/44
Abstract:

A fluidized bed reactor includes a gas distributor, a tapered section above the gas distributor, and an expanded head above the tapered section. The gas distributor defines a plurality of inlets surrounding a product withdrawal tube, which extends away from the fluidized bed reactor. The fluidized bed reactor is useful in a process for fluidizing relatively large particles, such as Geldart Group B particles and/or Geldart Group D particles, where said particles are in a bubbling fluidized bed residing, in whole or in part, in the tapered section. The fluidized bed reactor and process may be used for manufacturing polycrystalline silicon.

Taper Fluidized Bed Reactor And Process For Its Use
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US Patent:

20150217252, Aug 6, 2015
Filed:

Aug 26, 2013
Appl. No.:

14/423271
Inventors:

- Hemlock MI, US
Raymond Anthony Cocco - Elmhurst IL, US
Max E. Dehtiar - Saginaw MI, US
Patrick J. Harder - Saginaw MI, US
Ted M. Knowlton - Willowbrook IL, US
Michael J. Molnar - Freeland MI, US
International Classification:

B01J 8/24
C01B 33/03
G01N 15/02
B01J 8/18
Abstract:

A fluidized bed reactor includes a gas distributor, a tapered section above the gas distributor, and an expanded head above the tapered section. The gas distributor defines a plurality of inlets surrounding a product withdrawal tube, which extends away from the fluidized bed reactor. The fluidized bed reactor is useful in a process for fluidizing relatively large particles, such as Geldart Group B particles and/or Geldart Group D particles, where said particles are in a bubbling fluidized bed residing, in whole or in part, in the tapered section. The fluidized bed reactor and process may be used for manufacturing polycrystalline silicon.